The bilateral relations situation between both
countries can be described as very good. There
is no political contentious or any other of any
type that may overshadow these relations;

Below,
the current situation is analyzed, by subject:

A) Political Affairs

The Embassy holds a strong presence in all
political forums and in all instances that take place
in Lebanon, therefore it allows this Diplomatic Mission
to be informed of any evolution related to the political
developments in Lebanon and in the region of the
Middle East and then informs its Government through
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

For this purpose the Embassy attends the
frequent meetings of the Latin American and the
Caribbean Group (GRULAC) of Beirut, which are
considered a
contributing element to this need for
information;

●
Both countries profess respect for the principles of defense
of peace, peaceful solution of disputes, the
exercise of democracy, human
rights and freedom;

● As to the
index of coincidences, it should be noted
that Uruguay and Lebanon support highly each
other in favor of the United Nations'
resolutions;

B) Economic – Commercial Affairs,
and Investment

Lebanon
applies at the present the following tariffs on imports of some
products that Uruguay exports, such as:

Fruit, nuts and other edible parts,
otherwise prepared or preserved,
whether or not containing added
sugar or other sweetening matter or
spirit not elsewhere specified or
included.
Other including mixtures.

Wafers, including mineral waters and
aerated waters, containing added
sugar or other sweetening matter or
flavoured and other non alcoholic
beverages, not including fruit or
vegetable juices of heading No.
20.09.

1

22.03.00

Beer made from malt.

3

24.01.10

Tobacco, not stemmed/stripped.

257

27.04.00

Coke and semi-coke of coal, of
ligrille or of peat, whether or not
agglomerated; retort carbón.

3

31.03.10

Superphosphates

2.550

34.05.40

Scouring pastes and powders and
other scouring preparation.

1

39.23.29

Articles for the conveyance or
packing of godos, of plastics,
stoppers, lids, caps and other
closures, of plastics.
Of other plastics.

2

39.26.30

Fittings for furniture, coachwork of
the like

1

46.02.90

Basketwork, wickerwork and other
articles, made directly to shape
from plaiting materials or made up
from godos of heading No. 46.01,
articles of loofah.

3

48.23.69

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose
wadding and webs of cellulose
fibres, cut to size or shape; other
articles of paper pulp, paper,
paperboard, cellulose wadding or
webs of cellulose fibres.

1

49.11.99

Other printed matter, including
printed pictures and photographs.
Other.

Used furniture and household
appliances and personal effects,
furniture and household appliances
coming from inheritance.

6

TOTAL 2013 UNTIL 31/12/13: U$S 2.961

C) Conventions
and treaties signed

• Agreements in vigor:

- Cultural Cooperation Agreement - signed in
Montevideo, on May 31st, 1954;

- Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
and the Ministry of Economy and Trade of the
Republic of Lebanon - signed in Beirut on
December 16, 1999.

- Cultural Cooperation Agreement - signed in
Beirut on December 17, 1999 and ratified on
March 5, 2009;

-
Agreement on
Political
Consultations and Interaction of their Diplomatic
Services - signed in Beirut on February 11, 2010;

- Protocol of Parliamentary Cooperation between
the Lebanese National Assembly and the Uruguayan
Parliament - signed in Beirut on January 21,
2011;

- Cooperation Agreement between the Uruguayan
Chamber of Businesswomen (CEMU) and the
Association of Lebanese Businesswomen - signed
in Beirut on September 15, 2011;

- Cooperation Agreement between the Union of
Exporters of Uruguay and the Chamber of
Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and
Mount Lebanon - signed in Beirut on September
16, 2011;

- Memorandum of Understanding between the
National Council of Scientific Research of
Lebanon (CNRS) and the National Agency of
Investigation and Innovation of Uruguay (ANII) -
signed in Beirut on September 16, 2011.

-On the 28/9/12 in Darbeshtar and on the
4/10/12 in Pando, a brotherhood Agreement was
signed between both cities, united through the
emigration of many families who left from the
North of Lebanon, heading to Uruguay

- On the 11th of October 2012, an Agreement was
signed between the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts
(ALBA) and the University of the Republic of
Uruguay (UDELAR). Many projects are foreseen in
this Agreement, for example, the exchange of
Professors and students, exchange of
communications and experiences, as well as
studies of architectural projects between both
Universities, etc.